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The Body

The Body

Thanks to its low impact and full-body benefits, indoor rowing is experiencing a vogue of sorts. Williamsburg's Brooklyn Crew, which is stationed next to the East River, offers lively 45-minute classes at two levels: novice, in which the first 15 minutes are spent learning the rhythm of the stroke, and a fast-paced workout for seasoned rowers dreaming of taking their midtown commutes onto the water. $38 per class, brooklyn-crew.com